At East Coast Fireworks safety is of primary concern. We are committed to providing a display that is completely safe for our staff as well as your special guests. To back this commitment up, we rigorously test all products prior to using them within a display. In this way we are assured that any malfunctioning or dangerous products do not end up being use as part of your display.

You will be reassured to know that Eastcoast Fireworks has an impeccable safety record and we have fully comprehensive public and private liability insurance to the value of $1,000,000.00. We have not caused a single injury or damaged a single building in our entire history - a claim not all firework companies can make. Eastcoast Fireworks safety record means you can have the peace of mind to relax with your guests and marvel as we light up the sky for you.

Our expert pyrotechnicians are fully trained to meet the latest industry standards and indeed ERMA Standards and New Zealand Qualifications.  East Coast Fireworks follows a very strict and comprehensive Safety and Procedure Manual for displays. A Risk Assessment form is completed for each display as part of our Safety Procedures.

The following is a short exert from our Safety Procedures.  Upon checking a site our Approved Handler of Pyrotechnics will assess the following areas:

Initial Site Inspection - All sites to be used as part of a display will be inspected before proceeding with any part of the display process. This is important, as the size of the display area will directly affect if a display can indeed take place and relate to the calibre of pyrotechnic products used for the display.

Wind Direction and Strength - This may be different from the night of firing but checking the prevailing breeze will give you an understanding of what to expect. Asking the events organiser if they are familiar with the wind direction and strength may also be of benefit. This knowledge is also valuable in relation to knowing where the spectators are likely to be seated.

Distances - This is your opportunity to check how much area is available for the firing site. This will directly affect the calibre of product to be used. When checking the distances it is important to ask the event organizer of any other stalls/displays that may need room to set up in and where they are to be located. If possible mark your boundaries with spray paint to ensure the area required.

Obstructions - Look around and observe any objects that may be hazardous to firing. This can include large trees close to the set-up area, structures that are indirectly in the firing path of the pyrotechnic devices i.e. if firing from the top of a building check for aerials, satellite dishes, awnings etc. Note also any buildings that may need to be incorporated into the display area, for example a garden shed. Check what is stored within the building and ensure that it is uninhabited while firing.

Surrounding Area - Check what type of environment is surrounding the firing site, i.e. urban, rural or industrial properties, flora and fauna. This is important to consider with regard to noise, safety – of residents and property, likely risk of incident, i.e. dry bushland. Note if in an industrial area if there are any Hazchem stores within the vicinity. This will also affect the type of pyrotechnic devices to be used.

Spectator Points - Ensure that the event organizer has enough room for the expected crowd. Show the event organizer where the barricade is likely to be so they can plan for more space if required.

Emergency Vehicle Access - In the event of a serious incident, the police, ambulance and fire authority may need access to your site. It is important to locate access points and familiarize yourself and the event organizer of these. While it is not your responsibility to plan and organise for this, it is important that you make the organiser aware of this requirement. Risk assessing is vital to a safe and enjoyable experience for the public viewing your display